Communications
This section is designed to keep our community informed and provide easy access to important documents and updates related to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and other initiatives. Here, you’ll find AGM reports, meeting minutes, and opportunities for local farmers to get involved with CarbonCrop.
We also use this space to share highlights from recent events, promote upcoming gatherings, and provide resources to download — all aimed at celebrating the mahi happening across our catchment.
Past Events

Ag Innovations Day
We’re grateful to all the presenters who shared their expertise and to the farmers who made time to attend. From trapping tech and drone spraying to Starlink, Halter, and AI-driven forest mapping, the afternoon sparked valuable conversations and fresh ideas for the future.

Minister Hoggard Voices Support for Catchment Groups at Puketoi Woolshed Visit
In a special visit to Mike and Nicole Read’s woolshed, Minister Andrew Hoggard met with Puketoi to the Pacific farmers to discuss the future of catchment groups. His message was clear: he supports continued funding and a more locally focused, practical approach.
Resources
AGM
Minutes
The minutes from our Annual General Meeting provide a detailed record of the discussions and decisions made. Stay up to date with the key points covered during our AGM and review past meeting outcomes.
CarbonCrop Opportunities
for Farmers
CarbonCrop offers exciting opportunities for farmers to participate in carbon farming and offset programs. This section outlines how local farmers can engage with CarbonCrop to support sustainability and increase farm revenue through carbon credit projects.
Biodiversity
Credits
Explore recent discussions on the potential of biodiversity credits to support conservation and sustainable land management in New Zealand.
Will a voluntary nature credits market really help biodiversity? – The Spinoff
Dollars for nature: Can biodiversity credits fix NZ’s conservation woes? – RNZ